Will Five-Day Workweek Typhoon Holidays Disappear? Meteorologist Drops a Clue: Bavi Will Only Make Landfall 'At This Time' — Don't Believe Me? Ask the Mayors

Typhoon Bavi is steadily approaching the eastern waters of Taiwan. With a gale-force wind radius of up to 380 kilometers, its massive circulation has put the entire population on high alert. As the Central Weather Administration officially issued a marine typhoon warning, the question of whether typhoon leave will be granted across Taiwan has become the top concern for salaried workers and students. Well-known meteorologist Dai Ligang shared that while handling personal business at a bank today, he was immediately surrounded by numerous bank staff eagerly asking, 'Will we have a day off tomorrow?' In response, he delivered one key reply that instantly made everyone understand.

As employees urgently questioned whether they would get a day off, Dai Ligang revealed: 'The typhoon's gale radius will reach Taiwan's landmass tomorrow night.' This statement carried a deeper meaning — implying that wind and rain during tomorrow's daytime may not yet meet the legal thresholds for work and school suspension. He frankly added that by this point, everyone should already understand the implication, and humorously suggested that if anyone still doesn't get it, they should just go ask their local city or county mayors.

Gale radius reaches 380km! Bavi typhoon's instantaneous gusts hit Category 17 strength

According to the latest data from the Central Weather Administration, Typhoon Bavi officially triggered a marine typhoon alert at 2:30 PM today, with a possible land warning to be issued tonight or early tomorrow (10th). The typhoon's center is currently located about 920 kilometers southeast of Eluanbi, moving northwest at 20 to 23 km/h. It is expected to pass through northeastern Taiwan's waters, though a direct landfall on the main island cannot be ruled out.

The reason this typhoon has raised widespread concern lies in its extraordinary structure and wind strength. Bavi currently has a 380km average radius for 7-level gale-force winds and 180km for 10-level winds. Its maximum instantaneous gust reaches 63 meters per second — equivalent to over Category 17 wind force. This vast and powerful wind field poses a serious threat to the Bashi Strait, southeastern, and northeastern waters of Taiwan.

Which areas are most at risk? 5 counties hit 100% storm impact probability

Although Dai Ligang implied that normal work and school may continue tomorrow daytime, the risk across Taiwan will sharply increase from tomorrow night onward. The Central Weather Administration's latest '120-hour typhoon storm impact probability' shows northern and northeastern Taiwan are most vulnerable. Keelung City, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, and Yilan County all have a 100% storm impact probability.

In addition to these northern and Yilan areas reaching full probability, Lienchiang County (Matsu) has a 99% chance; Hsinchu County, Hsinchu City, and Hualien County in the east have 98%; and Miaoli County has a very high 96% probability. Despite these alarming figures, the Central Weather Administration reminds the public that storm impact probability does not equate to a definitive basis for work or school suspension. The final decision on office and school closures remains with each county and city government, based on actual wind and rain forecasts.